PHM 113 - Pharmacy Technician Math

• Addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication of fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
• Conversions between Roman numerals and Arabic numbers.
• Conversion between ratios, proportions, and percents.
• Conversion of percentage of error.
• Conversions between metric, household, and apothecary systems.
• Conversion between standard time and military (universal) time.
• Conversion between Fahrenheit and Celsius.
• Interpretation of medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations and terminology.
• Identification of the elements of the prescriptions, medication orders, and drug designation.
• Interpretation of prescription directions. 
• Identification and verification of DEA numbers.
• Calculation of quantity to dispense and estimated day’s supply.
• Reconstitution calculations of solutions using powdered medications.
• Percentages and ratio strength dilutions.
• IV flow rates, drop factors, and infusion time.
• Medication dilutions from a concentrate using allegation method.
• Calculations of solid, volumetric and injectable medications including milliequivalents and units.
• Conversion between patient weights in pounds to kilograms.
• Pediatric dosage calculations using various formulas.
• Dosage calculations based on weight and body surface area.
• Calculation amounts needed to enlarge or reduce a formula or recipe in compounded preparations.
• Calculation of weight-in-weight formulations and special dilutions such as TPN.
• Calculation of overhead costs, profits, discount amounts, average wholesale price, inventory turnover rate, and depreciation.
• Calculation of capitation fee and AWP plus fee.

• Basic 4-function calculator
• Pen with black or blue ink

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

1. Calculate basic mathematical functions.
2. Apply rations, proportion, and percent’s in problem calculations.
3. Calculate equivalent measurements within the metric systems.
4. Interpret prescriptions, medication orders, and drug labels.
5. Calculate the amount of medication to be administered to a patient.
6. Calculate administration of oral and parenteral medications.
7. Demonstrate dose specific calculations for special populations based on body weight and patient age.
8. Apply operational calculation of Pharmacy.

• Required materials for all online courses
• Mandatory Attendance Requirement
• Proctored Exams

• Academic Integrity
• Academic Misconduct
• Add/Drop period
• Appeals Process
• Class Attendance
• Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
• Classroom Conduct/Expectations
• Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
• Online Confidentiality
• Services For Students with Disabilities
• Withdrawal Policy